Crews respond to building fire in Upshur County

Crews responded to a structure fire in Upshur County Sunday afternoon.

The fire was reported at a metal building located in the 16-hundred block of Dent road. This is north of Diana off of Highway 259.

Fire officials tell us upon arrival smoke was seen coming out of the metal building. It is not yet clear what the building is. Crews from Ore City and Diana responded to the scene, but have since cleared the scene.

The amount of damage to the building and the cause of the fire is not yet known.

BREAKING NEWS

A group of protestors against the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline are voicing their opposition to the project in East Texas – this time with a presidential candidate. Green Party Presidential Candidate

Green Party Presidential Candidate, Dr. Jill Stein has been arrested by deputies in Wood County and taken to the Wood County Jail after joining in the Tar Sands Blockade protest this morning.